| CSOFT International is seeking Chinese-English translators in our Beijing and Sh...CSOFT International is seeking Chinese-English translators in our Beijing and Shenzhen offices.
The main role of the Chinese-English translator will be to serve as a gatekeeper for the quality of translations in IT related texts (grammar, spelling and punctuation, meaning accuracy -loyalty to source, style, terminology and consistency). You will work with a team and under the supervision of a mentor to complete linguistic projects according to the requests of clients. You will gain real work experience and learn to communicate with project managers and other employees, to manage your workload and time, to use translation tools (like CAT), and more.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Actual translations from Chinese to native English for technical texts.
• Proofreading/reviewing existing translations against the Chinese source
• Other linguistic-related tasks (Audio transcription, WinAlign, etc...)
• Previous experience and/or familiarity with the technical and Ul terminologies (Chinese and native English) for the fields mentioned below will be an advantage
• IT - Computer software & hardware
• Telecommunications (Cellphone Manuals & Ul)
• Medical - Medical devices and equipment
• Technical Engineering
• Marketing translations for the fields mentioned above
Note: Technical text will be provided with glossaries, TMs, and sufficient reference files to aid in translations
Desired Skills:
• Fast and Efficient (not sacrificing quality for speed)
• Mature & Professional
• Hardworking & Dedicated
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Pro-active, Confident and Organized
• Resourceful (good at researching terminologies)
• Detail-Oriented / Eye for detail
• Good communication skills (English & Chinese)
• Has a passion for translations and linguistics
Background/Training:
• Native level of English.
• Must have a very good comprehension of written and spoken Chinese
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and their functions.
• Basic knowledge of Internet & Email communication applications
• Previous translation/proofreading experience from English is a benefit
